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establish and spread .
Mechanical methods like traps , barriers , and physical removal offer additional tools in the IPM toolkit , providing targeted control without the environmental repercussions associated with chemical pesticides . Moreover , the judicious use of pesticides , guided by rigorous monitoring and decision-making processes , ensures that chemical interventions are employed only when absolutely necessary and in a manner
that minimizes collateral damage to non-target organisms and ecosystems .
The success stories of IPM implementation across various states in India serve as a testament to its efficacy and sustainability . From the cotton fields of Maharashtra to the rice paddies of Punjab , farmers embracing IPM have witnessed not only significant reductions in pesticide usage and production costs but also improvements in crop yields and quality . Moreover , by reducing their
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BioVoiceNews | May / June 2024